Essential Ticket

Spend a little longer getting to know London with our 48-hour Essential Ticket and see the best of London's world-renowned landmarks on our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Your ticket also includes a cruise along the River Thames and 3 Big Bus Walking Tours.
Spend a little longer getting to know London with our 48-hour Essential Ticket and see the best of London's world-renowned landmarks on our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Your ticket also includes a cruise along the River Thames and 3 Big Bus Walking Tours.
  • Adult
    From £54.00 (Full price from £58.00)
  • Child 4-15 years
    From £44.00 (Full price from £48.00)
  • Family 2 Adults, 2 Children
    From £174.00 (Full price from £188.00)
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Hop-on, Hop-off
Hop-on, Hop-off
Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own sightseeing - explore London’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as much as you want within the validity period of your ticket, and simply hop back on when you're ready. If you purchase a ticket that offers validity for more than 1 day, you must travel on consecutive days.

Routes

  • Red Route

    Discover central London on our hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tours.

    • Operates 08:30 - 16:30
    • Frequency: 15–30 mins
    See full timetable
  • Blue Route

    Hop on to see London's top landmarks, from East to West!

    • Operates 08:40 -16:30
    • Frequency: 20–30 min
    See full timetable
  • Green Link

    Discover Kings Cross, St. Pancras and Euston!

    • Operates 08:30 - 16:30
    • Frequency: 30–60 min
    See full timetable
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How does it work?
Select your ticket
Select your ticket
Buy online and download your e-tickets
Buy online and download your e-tickets
Show your tickets to start the tour
Show your tickets to start the tour
FAQs
Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets on this website, from a member of Big Bus Tours staff at one of our stops or on our buses, and from most London hotel concierges.
Is there a commentary available in my language?
All tours feature a pre-recorded commentary in your choice of the following languages:

- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish


The commentary is available via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.
Where can I start the tour?
You can begin the tour from any stop. Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to find your nearest stop.
What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.
Tell me about the Big Bus Tour of London
Big Bus Tours operates sightseeing tours of London on open-top double-decker buses. See all the top sights, and enjoy an entertaining and informative recorded commentary, available i a choice of 5 languages. You can hop on and hop off the bus at any Big Bus stop to visit London’s key landmarks and attractions.

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